Analyzing and Managing Banking Risk : A Framework for Assessing Corporate Governance and Financial Risk

'Analyzing Banking Risk (2nd edition)' provides a comprehensive overview of topics dealing with the assessment, analysis, and management of financial risks in banking. This book focuses on risk-management principles and stresses that key players in the corporate governance process are accountable for managing the different dimensions of financial risk.This second edition remains faithful to the objectives of the original publication ('Analyzing Banking Risk'). A significant new addition is the inclusion of chapters on the management of the treasury function and management of a stable liquidity investment portfolio. New material also consists of a discussion of proprietary trading activities and asset management liability components.Chapters include:- Organization of the Treasury Function- Investment/Stable Portfolio Management- Proprietary Trading/Market Risk Management- Asset-Liability Management Components- Key Players in the Corporate Governance and Risk Management Process- Transparency in the Financial Statements of BanksManaging the risks associated with the banking industry today has become more difficult. The approach used in this publication provides a framework for identifying the key players in the risk-management process and discussing their accountability for the various dimensions of the financial and other risk management processes.The hardcover edition includes a CD-ROM.

Sonja Brajovic Bratanovic is a senior financial sector specialist in the World Bank. Hennie van Greuning is currently a Senior Adviser in the World Bank's Treasury and has previously worked as a sector manager for financial sector operations in the Bank.